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U.S. imports of non-upholstered seats with metal frames (nesoi) (HS 940179) totaled $188.8M in April 2026, traded with 61 countries.
Importers of Non-Upholstered Seats with Metal Frames (NESOI) paid $29.3M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 19% on $153.8M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataUnpadded metal-frame seating — including outdoor patio furniture, stackable café chairs, children's activity centers, and infant bouncers — is classified here, with the US schedule distinguishing outdoor seats by whether they have textile-covered cushions (lines 9401790011 and 9401790015) from those without. China and Vietnam together account for the bulk of US imports in this category, and Chinese-origin goods are subject to Section 301 tariffs. The outdoor furniture segment is particularly sensitive to seasonal import timing, with importers typically front-loading shipments ahead of the spring retail season to manage inventory and tariff-cost planning.
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When a cushion is sold separately and not integral to the seat's structure, CBP generally classifies the chair and cushion as separate articles. The chair would fall under the non-upholstered metal-frame heading, while the cushion may be classified independently. If sold together as a set, GRI 3 set rules apply and the essential character of the set determines classification.
CBP has increased scrutiny of furniture transshipped through Vietnam to circumvent Section 301 tariffs on Chinese goods. Importers should obtain detailed manufacturing records showing that substantial transformation occurred in Vietnam — including evidence of local metal fabrication, welding, and finishing — rather than mere assembly of Chinese-made components.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9401790015 | OUTDOOR SEATS W MTL FRAME, W TEXT COVERED CUSHIONS | $62.5M | 20.50% | $12.7M |
| 9401790011 | HOUSEHOLD OUTDOOR SEAT TEXTILE W METAL FRAME NESOI | $62.5M | 15.60% | $6.1M |
| 9401790050 | SEATS WITH METAL FRAMES, EXCEPT UPHOLSTERED | $31.0M | 20.41% | $4.4M |
| 9401790025 | HSHLD OUTDOR SEAT W MTL FRAME, EXC OF TEXT CUSHION | $17.3M | 19.13% | $3.2M |
| 9401790046 | HOUSEHOLD SEATS WITH METAL FRAMES, NESOI | $6.2M | 25.91% | $1.5M |
| 9401790035 | OUTDOOR SEATS W METAL FRAMES, EXC OF TEXT CUSHIONS | $5.6M | 18.91% | $994K |
| 9401790001 | HIGHCHAIRS AND BOOSTER SEATS W/ METAL FRAMES NESOI | $2.1M | 12.68% | $265K |
| 9401790003 | BOUNCERS WITH SEATS, WITH METAL FRAMES, NESOI | $1.0M | 11.43% | $116K |
| 9401790006 | ACTIVITY CENTERS FOR CHILDREN, METAL FRAMES, NESOI | $178K | 34.32% | $61K |
| 9401790004 | SWINGS FOR CHILDREN, WITH METAL FRAMES, NESOI | $109K | 11.38% | $12K |
| 9401790002 | INFANT WALKERS WITH METAL FRAMES, NESOI | $38K | 10.00% | $4K |
OUTDOOR SEATS W MTL FRAME, W TEXT COVERED CUSHIONS
HOUSEHOLD OUTDOOR SEAT TEXTILE W METAL FRAME NESOI
SEATS WITH METAL FRAMES, EXCEPT UPHOLSTERED
HSHLD OUTDOR SEAT W MTL FRAME, EXC OF TEXT CUSHION
HOUSEHOLD SEATS WITH METAL FRAMES, NESOI
OUTDOOR SEATS W METAL FRAMES, EXC OF TEXT CUSHIONS
HIGHCHAIRS AND BOOSTER SEATS W/ METAL FRAMES NESOI
BOUNCERS WITH SEATS, WITH METAL FRAMES, NESOI
ACTIVITY CENTERS FOR CHILDREN, METAL FRAMES, NESOI
SWINGS FOR CHILDREN, WITH METAL FRAMES, NESOI
INFANT WALKERS WITH METAL FRAMES, NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9401790000 | SEATS WITH METAL FRAMES, EXCEPT UPHOLSTERED | $13.0M |
SEATS WITH METAL FRAMES, EXCEPT UPHOLSTERED
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WOODEN BEDROOM FURNITURE, EXCEPT SEATS
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| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $43.8M | $2.7M | -$41.1M |
| Georgia | $22.2M | $98K | -$22.1M |
| Texas | $19.1M | $275K | -$18.8M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $47.1M | $396K | -$46.7M |
| SAVANNAH, GA | $18.8M | $84K | -$18.8M |
| NEWARK, NJ | $18.6M | -- | -$18.6M |